New 4X4 project

Blue Thunder · 9th October 2012, 14:01

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Originally Posted by jyobeb

Even the 2Wd has torsion bars in front.

Thanks for that info, jyobeb ! I guess I got mixed up with the Sumo suspension setup.

Amazing build that you got going

....and hope you find a suitable body soon for this project vehicle

Prithvi · 9th October 2012, 18:04

What are the tires you have put on and the size. Are these available here in India.

AVR · 9th October 2012, 19:39

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Originally Posted by jyobeb

Even the 2Wd has torsion bars in front.

Are you sure? Always thought about the 2wd being coil springs and only the 4wd being torsion bars. Having driven both the torsion setup seemed much more stiffer in a nice way.

Great progress and can't wait for it to be ready.

Does it have to be the jeep wagon? Why not get a 5 door Wrangler look as someone called Abdul Salam had done? Remember?

Adi

jyobeb · 10th October 2012, 20:57

@Prithvi. These are 35x12.5x15 maxxis trepadors. Used to be available in India.
@ AVR. Yup. The Safari comes with Torsion bars in 2wd & 4wd.
Talk about timing man! My Wagon reaches me in 6 days.

sach.sri · 18th October 2012, 12:22

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Originally Posted by jyobeb

@Prithvi. These are 35x12.5x15 maxxis trepadors. Used to be available in India.
@ AVR. Yup. The Safari comes with Torsion bars in 2wd & 4wd.
Talk about timing man! My Wagon reaches me in 6 days.

Do you have the wagon yet? pics?

jyobeb · 19th October 2012, 00:03

Hopefully in 4 more days. Pics will follow soon!

vishwaschettri · 21st October 2012, 02:05

You don't have a body, seats, steering, canopy etc etc on your ride and its already the hottest 4x4 I have seen by far.

I salute thee and your perseverance and dedication.

Hooked to this thread, please update.

Kindly change your signature from 'LIVE LIFE KING SIZE' to 'LIVING LIFE KING SIZED'

cheers
vishwas

jyobeb · 21st October 2012, 17:28

Got the mounting plate for the alternator and compressor ready while waiting for the body.
@vishwaschettri :

jyobeb · 22nd October 2012, 16:23

Finally!!!!!
A whole lot of work begins!

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Blue Thunder · 22nd October 2012, 17:30

Wow ! Congrats, jyobeb ! The body seems to be in pretty good shape.

jyobeb · 23rd October 2012, 00:16

Thanks man! True, for a vehicle not used for the past 8 years and pretty much left in the open, its in very decent shape!

teja484 · 23rd October 2012, 16:42

Hi Jyobeb,

I have been following your thread and am summarising/accumulating all my comments and reactions here.

It is great to note that you finally found the fitting body for this monster that you are already getting ready in the bare bones.

I was ambling near Charminar when i saw a similar vehicle but it was in a sad state and the owner seemed not to care for the maintenance. It was riding with lopsided suspension and poor/cheap paint job. It was an utter diappointment to see somthing like that ply on the roads.

You make us all feel proud Bhpians by taking such great care and attention to details. I am simply awed by the power of the engine/Gb and Chassis combination. The tires are simply drool worthy.

One word "Monster" with a vintage cover and a passionate owner.

Good luck with everything!

Regards,
Teja.

jyobeb · 23rd October 2012, 18:26

Thank you Teja. Every now and then one comes across replies/ posts that makes all the work involved in posting details and updating pictures worthwhile, and your post is right there on top.
You just made my day man!

Twinn · 25th October 2012, 09:42

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Originally Posted by teja484

One word "Monster" with a vintage cover and a passionate owner.

+100 to this.

Seriously to say, one of my main motives to log into Tbhp is to follow your thread Joyeb.

I like your way of updates on this thread, short, crisp and on need to know basis. Different than others...

I really am amazed by your build and the thrive to have complete tested and proven setup + all the knowledge your have/ gaining ++ the sharing.

Good luck mate. will be glued.. Maybe I'l come down south a day just for a ride or a least a glance

teja484 · 25th October 2012, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Twinn

Maybe I'l come down south a day just for a ride or a least a glance

Wow, Twinn, you just opened up a new avenue for me in TBHP. I have never been to Madurai. I might just go there antique shopping and sightseeing(i need not mention what i will go sightseeing for).

I always thought Chennai and Coimbatore were the haven for automobile mods and accessories, but Jyobeb, you are on the way to making Madurai proud.

I will be back to read more during my daily Tbhp ritual visit during office hours.

Just keeping my fingers crossed so they dont block the access like last time.

Adios.

9th October 2012, 18:04	#152
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 25 Times	Re: New 4X4 project What are the tires you have put on and the size. Are these available here in India.
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10th October 2012, 20:57	#154
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 703 Times	@Prithvi. These are 35x12.5x15 maxxis trepadors. Used to be available in India. @ AVR. Yup. The Safari comes with Torsion bars in 2wd & 4wd. Talk about timing man! My Wagon reaches me in 6 days.
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19th October 2012, 00:03	#156
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 703 Times	Re: New 4X4 project Hopefully in 4 more days. Pics will follow soon!
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21st October 2012, 02:05	#157
vishwaschettri BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 338 Thanked: 437 Times	Re: New 4X4 project You don't have a body, seats, steering, canopy etc etc on your ride and its already the hottest 4x4 I have seen by far. I salute thee and your perseverance and dedication. Hooked to this thread, please update. Kindly change your signature from 'LIVE LIFE KING SIZE' to 'LIVING LIFE KING SIZED' cheers vishwas
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21st October 2012, 17:28	#158
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 703 Times	Re: New 4X4 project Got the mounting plate for the alternator and compressor ready while waiting for the body. @vishwaschettri : Attached Thumbnails
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22nd October 2012, 16:23	#159
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 703 Times	Finally!!!!! A whole lot of work begins!
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22nd October 2012, 17:30	#160
Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,657 Thanked: 386 Times View My Garage	Re: New 4X4 project Wow ! Congrats, jyobeb ! The body seems to be in pretty good shape.
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23rd October 2012, 00:16	#161
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 703 Times	Re: New 4X4 project Thanks man! True, for a vehicle not used for the past 8 years and pretty much left in the open, its in very decent shape!
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23rd October 2012, 16:42	#162
teja484 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 47 Thanked: 27 Times	Re: New 4X4 project Hi Jyobeb, I have been following your thread and am summarising/accumulating all my comments and reactions here. It is great to note that you finally found the fitting body for this monster that you are already getting ready in the bare bones. I was ambling near Charminar when i saw a similar vehicle but it was in a sad state and the owner seemed not to care for the maintenance. It was riding with lopsided suspension and poor/cheap paint job. It was an utter diappointment to see somthing like that ply on the roads. You make us all feel proud Bhpians by taking such great care and attention to details. I am simply awed by the power of the engine/Gb and Chassis combination. The tires are simply drool worthy. One word "Monster" with a vintage cover and a passionate owner. Good luck with everything! Regards, Teja.
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23rd October 2012, 18:26	#163
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 703 Times	Thank you Teja. Every now and then one comes across replies/ posts that makes all the work involved in posting details and updating pictures worthwhile, and your post is right there on top. You just made my day man!
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